Rush Holt Receives a Wave of New Jersey, National Endorsements

*Alliance for Retired Americans ("Positions demonstrate a strong commitment to improve the quality of life for older Americans.")

*American Federation of Teachers

*Armenian National Committee of America

*American Nurses Association ("Appreciate your support for nursing and health care concerns")

*Citizens Trade Campaign

*Council of New Jersey State College Locals, AFT, AFL-CIO ("Looks forward to working with you on issues affecting our members, including quality high education...")

*Humane Society ("Grateful for your support of humane issues, and for your work to create a more humane society.")

*International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO ("salute your record of fighting for working families")

*National Association of Police Organizations ("Confident of your continued support of America's law enforcement")

*National Association of Social Workers ("Extending support fo your campaign in light of your commitment to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.")

*National Education Association ("Applaud your commitment to public education and children")

*National Organization for Women ("Proud to re-endorse those...who have been leaders in the struggle to achieve full equality for women")

*New Jersey State Industrial Union Council

*New Jersey State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police ("The FOP is looking forward to working with you in making this a safer State to live in")

*New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association

*Ocean Champions ("can count on you to stand up for strong laws that will protect [healthy oceans]")

*Peace Action

*Planned Parenthood ("You have been a strong supporter of women's health and we know you will continue to be a dedicated advocate for our organization.")

*Sierra Club ("Pleased to extend our support for your campaign in appreciation of your demonstrated commitment to protecting America's environment")

*Teamsters ("You have long been a voice for working families in this Great State and throughout the Nation. Your voting record in Congress has shown you're an individual with strong conviction.")

Alliance for Retired Americans (90%)

Americans for the Arts (A+)

American Association of University Women (100%)

American Federation of Teachers (100%)

Children's Defense Fund (100%)

Citizens for Global Solutions (A+)

Defenders of Wildlife (100% rating)

Human Rights Campaign (91%)

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (A+)

Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (91%)

League of Conservation Voters (100%)

NAACP (100%)

NETWORK (a national Catholic social justice lobby) (100%)

New Jersey Environmental Federation (100%)

Peace Action (100%)

Public Interest Research Group (100%)

Asbury Park Press - "His background as a physicist, educator and arms control expert serves his constituents well in tackling complex issues methodically, beyond the cloud of partisanship."

Home News Tribune - “Holt...who is a physicist, brings with his 10 years of legislative experience an important perspective not shared by many members of Congress. His expertise in science contributes to the whole legislative body's understanding of critical issues that will be facing the nation for some time to come - including alternative energy, a field in which Holt has both knowledge and experience - and arms control, a field in which he specialized when he worked at the State Department.

Trenton Times -"With Mr. Holt, the 12th District is in good hands. The six-term Democrat is the kind of representative citizens want in Washington, D.C. He's smart, independent, thoughtful and responsive to the needs of his constituents."

Courier News - “Rush Holt isn't your average politician. And that's a good thing.... Holt, a physicist, has the type of background...that has made him a go-to guy in Congress when questions of science and technology arise. Holt also has shown himself to be a deeper thinker than most on many issues....Holt also doesn't ignore the little things, like constituent services, an often overlooked part of a congressman's job to which Holt has displayed unusual dedication."

"Hunterdon County Democrat - "He likes to serve. And he's good at it. Ask him what he's proudest of in his 10-year career, and he says, The 'degree to which I have beat back cynicism and have increased respect for government.'... Mr. Holt looks out for Hunterdon and his district in a breadth of ways."

Star-Ledger - "Has a sound record for service to constituents and the state"

Philadelphia Inquirer - "Holt, a former Princeton University physicist, has impressed with his diligent constituent service and his championing of open space preservation and science and technology....In Rush Holt, the district has a proven legislator worthy of reelection."

The Princeton Packet - "[Holt] is a knowledgeable, articulate, savvy congressman who has built a reputation not only for constituent services, but for his commitment to progressive causes - election reform, smart growth, sustainable energy, stem-cell research....[Holt’s] background in science, and his devotion to the scientific method in researching and analyzing complex public issues, has earned him widespread respect among his colleagues in Washington.”

The Trentonian - "We…admire the thoughtful points he always contribute to congressional debate and his dedicated sense of public service."